(Editor’s Note: In this week’s Thursday Feature, we take a closer look at one of the most common types of personal protective equipment: The respirator) Respirators are protective devices that cover the nose and mouth or the entire face or head in order to protect against gasses, dirty air, or other atmospheric dangers. There are … Read more
Hard hats are standard personal protective equipment that are required to be worn in most construction sites, as well as many other industrial settings. They usually are made of a high-impact plastic material and are designed to absorb most of the force should something collide with your head. They are responsible for many avoided injuries, … Read more
More US workers are killed by falls from elevated platforms and other heights than any other type of workplace accident, according to an official from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Jordan Barab, US Deputy Assistant Labor Secretary for OSHA, reported during last month’s International Powered Access Federation conference that 574 US workers were … Read more
Using cave-in protective equipment when working in trenches deeper than five feet isn’t just a good idea. It’s the law. That’s what the owners of A. Lamp Concrete Contractors — a construction company in Morton Grove, Illinois — found out the hard way last week when they were fined $69,300 by the US Occupational Safety and … Read more
Hyster offers comprehensive, award-winning safety training guides Hyster is one of the reputable brands of material-handling equipment sold by Barhns. Hyster equipment can be purchased with a comprehensive safety training program for equipment operators. Hyster’s safety program earned the Aurora award last fall and is considered a comprehensive safety training program that meets OSHA and … Read more
The US Occupational Health and Safety Administration was created by the Workplace Safety Act passed by the US Congress and signed into law by then-President Richard Nixon in 1970. Since then, the agency has investigated thousands of workplace accidents and helped reduce workplace deaths by 62% and employee injuries by 42%. As a result of … Read more
Warehouses can be dirty, grimy buildings, with all sorts of pollutants and particles floating around. While we realize this, many people – laborers and management alike – still do not fully comprehend the adverse effects of poor air quality, particularly in large warehouses. Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality The effects of poor indoor air … Read more
Everyone knows that it is necessary to have fire extinguishers on hand at all workplaces. But do you have the correct type or types of fire extinguishers on hand for the flammable materials you have? No single fire extinguisher work across all types of materials, so having one extinguisher type may not be enough for … Read more
There are plenty of anecdotes about soldiers and cowboys sleeping with their boots on. This served two purposes – first off, it kept them prepared for any emergency that might pop up during the night. Secondly, nobody can take your boots if you’re wearing them, and no one knows how important sturdy, comfortable footwear is … Read more
Safe operations is everybody’s business. Not only does it create a healthier and more productive work environment, but it also can result in fewer accidents, employee injuries, and workmen’s compensation claims. That means higher profits, which is the aim of every business. Business seeking to make their warehouses and manufacturing facilities safer need look no further … Read more
